Today, convention delegates welcomed President Judy Henley’s final report as President. In her report, she highlighted the significant and important work accomplished by CUPE members, locals, and leaders in 2023.

“It is an honour to be able to recognize the essential work of CUPE members as they continue to deliver vital public services in communities in every corner of our great province,” said Henley. “Now more than ever, we need to ensure we are bolstering and building up the public services Saskatchewan people rely on.”

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Following the release of a recent report from Saskatchewan’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, CUPE is calling on the Chinook School Division to adhere to the commissioner’s recommendations, stop stalling, and get back to the bargaining table.

Contract negotiations have stalled since the school division refused to provide out-of-scope salary information to CUPE 4754, representing school division support staff. When these records were sought through an access to information request, the division cited sections of The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) as rationale for withholding the information.

The Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner reviewed the request and in his Review Report 237-2023 found that the Chinook School Division had inappropriately applied sections of the act and recommended the release of the records in its entirety within 30 days. That deadline has passed, and the division has not adhered to the commissioner’s recommendations and released the records in full.

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The Prince Albert & District Community Service Centre Inc. (CSC) has announced that without additional financial support to cover growing inflationary pressures, they will be forced to eliminate evening and weekend paratransit services. Workers at CSC, members of CUPE 2182, are speaking out about the cuts.

CUPE is urgently calling upon the City of Prince Albert to recognize the critical importance of paratransit services and to provide the necessary funding to ensure their continuation. Failure to address this funding shortfall will not only deprive vulnerable members of the community of essential transportation but also undermine the city’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.

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Today, alongside Saskatchewan health care workers and CUPE’s National President Mark Hancock, CUPE 5430 released their new report, From Pay Cheque to Pay Cheque: The impact of the rising cost of living on health care workers.

The report summarizes the results of a survey of Saskatchewan health care workers on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis over the last two years. It demonstrates that inflationary pressures have had a devastating impact on the well-being and families of CUPE 5430 members. It also shows that wage growth among these health workers has not kept pace with the growth in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over the last decade.

“These health workers are the backbone of Saskatchewan’s public health system. It is devastating to hear the challenges they face putting food on their tables and keeping the lights on,” said Mark Hancock, CUPE’s National President. “It is clear their wages aren’t reflecting their value in the health system. It is unacceptable.”

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February is Indigenous Storytelling Month. During the winter months, the tradition of storytelling is a cherished gift and important tradition to pass on knowledge from generation to generation, sharing culture, history, teachings, spirituality, and language. Let’s join together to celebrate, honour, and enjoy the rich tapestry of Indigenous cultures through the vibrant oral tradition of storytelling.

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